# What You Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 7 oz spaghetti or linguine
02 - Kosher salt, for boiling water
→ Sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
05 - 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
06 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
08 - 1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking water
→ Garnish
09 - 2 spring onions (scallions), thinly sliced
10 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 - Fill a large pot with water, season generously with salt, and bring to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente following package timing. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid, then drain the pasta.
02 - Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
03 - Reduce heat slightly and whisk in the gochujang, soy sauce, and honey (or maple syrup). Cook for about 1 minute, stirring, until the components are fully combined and the mixture is glossy.
04 - Add the drained pasta to the skillet, pour in the reserved 1/4 cup cooking water, and toss continuously over medium heat until the sauce clings to the strands and becomes shiny, about 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt or additional soy sauce if needed.
05 - Divide the pasta between bowls. Top with sliced spring onions, toasted sesame seeds and a grinding of black pepper. Serve immediately.
